John McLaren hasn't reached his breaking point just yet. 

--RHP R. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Felix Hernandez (mild right calf strain) was pulled from his May 18 start. 

After a convincing shutout victory, a tight one-run win and the return of their best player, things are looking up for the New York Yankees. 

Jim Leyland has seen this before: The Tigers score a few runs, win a few games, then revert to the form that made them the high-priced disappointment of the early portion of the season. 

 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Felix Hernandez (mild right calf strain) was pulled from his May 18 start. 

--RHP Cha Seung Baek was designated for assignment after Wednesday's game with the Mariners hoping they can get some long-relief help up in time for Thursday afternoon's game in Detroit. 

The Mariners starting pitching in May has been abysmal, and it continued that way Wednesday night. 

A series against Seattle appears to be just what Detroit needed to shake its offensive slump. 

Marcus Thames hit a grand slam that highlighted a seven-run third inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-4 Wednesday night. 

Marcus Thames hit a grand slam that highlighted a seven-run third inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 9-4 Wednesday night. 

Marcus Thames and the Detroit Tigers sure are happy to have the Mariners in town. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Felix Hernandez (mild right calf strain) was pulled from his May 18 start. 

Outfielder Jeremy Reed was surprised to be called up by the Mariners.